Lotus Root Chips (Kamal Kakdi Fry)

Lotus Root is the stem of the Lotus plant which is found in sticky mud under water. Lotus root also known as Lotus stem (Kamal kakdi in Hindi) is a very nutritious root vegetable. Lotus stem / Lotus root contain a large amount of vitamins and minerals and a good source of protein and dietary fibre.

The following ingredients are needed to prepare crispy and crunchy Lotus Root Chips / Kamal Kakdi Fry.

Ingredients:-

Lotus Root.  -1

Salt.              -a pinch
Oil.              - for deep frying

Instructions:-

1). Wash and clean the Lotus root (Kamal Kakdi) in water.

2). Peel the outer skin of the Lotus root and chop a little from both the ends. Then chop the Lotus root into very thin round slices and keep aside.

3). Apply a pinch of Salt on both sides of each thin slices of the Lotus root using your fingers and keep aside to fry.

Method:-

1). Heat oil in a deep frying pan on high flame.When the oil is hot, lower the flame to medium heat.

2). Put the chopped Lotus root slices (Kamal kakdi slices) into the hot oil and deep fry until they turn crispy and golden brown colour. Deep fry the slices in batches.

3). Take out the deep-fried crispy Lotus root chips from hot oil with a slotted spoon.

4). Transfer the deep fried chips to a tissue paper in a bowl to absorb excess oil. Crispy Lotus root chips / Kamal kakdi fry is ready to serve.

5). You can sprinkle little chat masala over the crispy and crunchy Lotus root chips / Kamal kakdi fry.

6). Deep fry the remaining Lotus root slices in the same way.Allow the chips to cool. When cooled to room temperature store the crispy and crunchy Lotus root chips in airtight containers. It can be stored for more than 2 weeks.